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Dermiford BN Cream

Manufactured byLEEFORD HEALTHCARE LTD
ContainsKetoconazole (2 %w/w) + Beclomethasone (0.025 %w/w) + Neomycin (0.5 %w/w)
Description
Dermiford BN Cream is a combination medicine consisting of ketoconazole, beclomethasone, and neomycin. It is used to treat bacterial and fungal infections. Dermiford BN Cream helps to relieve symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching on the skin. Dermiford BN Cream works by killing bacteria and fungi, thereby treating skin infections. Dermiford BN Cream has side effects like burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. Stop using this cream if these symptoms persist. Avoid using this cream if you are allergic to it. Do not touch or scratch the affected area as it may cause the infection to spread. Dermiford BN Cream is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age. Before using Dermiford BN Cream, wash and dry the affected area. Apply a small amount of Dermiford BN Cream to the affected area once or twice a day. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. Wash your eyes and mouth immediately in case of accidental contact. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Dermiford BN Cream. It may take several weeks for this medicine to improve your condition, hence do not stop using it without consulting your doctor.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dermiford BN Cream

  • Skin rash
  • Redness of the skin
  • Burning sensation of skin
  • Itchy and dry skin
  • Unusually warm skin
  • Skin irritation

Uses of Dermiford BN Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bacterial skin infections
  • Fungal skin infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    You will start to see an improvement during the first few days of treatment with Dermiford BN Cream . But finish your entire course of treatment, even if the condition gets better.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Dermiford BN Cream remains active in the body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Dermiford BN Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Dermiford BN Cream is a topical preparation. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Applying Dermiford BN Cream to the nipple may increase the risk of diarrhoea in the infant. Consult your doctor before using it during breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid using Dermiford BN Cream if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor of any history of allergy to this medicine. Contact your doctor and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Dermiford BN Cream is a topical preparation. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this cream.

Breast-feeding

Applying Dermiford BN Cream to the nipple may increase the risk of diarrhoea in the infant. Consult your doctor before using it during breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in children

Dermiford BN Cream is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy data is not available.

Chronic use

Dermiford BN Cream should not be used for more than 2 weeks due to the risk of side effects. You can use low amounts of the cream for a long time only under your doctor’s guidance.

External use

Dermiford BN Cream is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Dermiford BN Cream as soon as you remember. Do not apply two doses at one time to compensate for the missed dose.

Overdose

An overdose of Dermiford BN Cream is not likely to cause symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Dermiford BN Cream is an external preparation. Avoid contact with the mouth, eyes, nose, and, ears. In case of accidental contact, wash thoroughly with water. Apply a thin layer of Dermiford BN Cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. It may take several days to see the effects of Dermiford BN Cream. Finish the entire course of treatment even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Avoid scratching or pricking the affected area as it can worsen the infection. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Ketoconazole works by stopping the growth of fungi by disrupting the fungal cell wall. Beclomethasone improves the symptoms of skin infections by stopping the production of certain chemical substances (prostaglandins). Neomycin kills bacteria by blocking the production of certain proteins that are required for the growth of bacteria.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Topical steroids with anti-infectives, Topical antifungals, Topical antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 23 Aug 2021

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